Northern Illinois University

Student Financial Aid

Calculators

Financial Calculators

There are many different resources out there to help determine how much money you will need to borrow, how much money you might qualify for and other tips. Below are some financial calculators that might help answer some of the questions that you might have regarding off setting the cost of education. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office and speak with a Financial Aid Counselor.


Financial Aid Calculators


Over 50 FREE financial aid calculators to help with such topics as:

  • Budgeting
  • Cost of Education
  • Loans
  • Need Analysis
  • Saving and Borrowing
  • Trust Funds


Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator


  • This calculator is used to help determine the EFC and financial need. This in turn will help estimate your student financial aid.


Loan Payment Calculator


  • This calculator can help estimate the size of your monthly loan payments and the salary required to manage them without the burden of too much financial difficulty.